Question 1

The ________ is the party who files a complaint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the party who files...

Question 2

In a case of personal injury due to an accident, the statute of limitations begins to "run" at the time the accident occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury. 
B)  The defendant has multiple grounds for appeal. 
C)  A group of plaintiffs collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant. 
D)  The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint. 
A)  There are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury. 
B)  The defendant has multiple grounds for appeal. 
C)  A group of plaintiffs collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant. 
D)  The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint.

Question 4

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

Accepted Answer

A)  Depositions 
B)  Rejoinders 
C)  Interrogatories 
D)  Summons 
A)  Depositions 
B)  Rejoinders 
C)  Interrogatories 
D)  Summons

Question 6

Once a default judgment is established, the plaintiff only has to prove damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a ________ against the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A defendant who believes that he or...

Question 8

Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Voir dire is the process whereby the jurors ask prospective judges questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the jury. 
B)  Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the judge. 
C)  Appellate courts permit brief oral arguments between attorneys. 
D)  An appellate court cannot reverse a decision of a lower court. 
A)  Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the jury. 
B)  Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the judge. 
C)  Appellate courts permit brief oral arguments between attorneys. 
D)  An appellate court cannot reverse a decision of a lower court.

Question 11

Why are pretrial hearings necessary, especially if both parties have pursued the lawsuit with full knowledge?

Accepted Answer

One of the major purposes of pretrial he

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the plaintiff's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff's attorney examines the witnesses during cross-examination. 
B)  The defendant's attorney examines the witnesses during re-direct examination. 
C)  The defendant's attorney can ask questions only about the subjects that were brought up during the direct examination. 
D)  Documents and other evidence have to be introduced before the first witness is subject to direct examination. 
A)  The plaintiff's attorney examines the witnesses during cross-examination. 
B)  The defendant's attorney examines the witnesses during re-direct examination. 
C)  The defendant's attorney can ask questions only about the subjects that were brought up during the direct examination. 
D)  Documents and other evidence have to be introduced before the first witness is subject to direct examination.

Question 13

Rita Fuller and Robert Morgan are contending parties to a lawsuit involving the division of their inheritance from their grandmother. They wish to settle their case out of court. Rita and Robert engage in discussions and bargaining with the presence of their attorneys and finally conclude that Robert keeps 60 percent of the inheritance while Rita gets the remainder. In this scenario, the ________ method of alternative dispute resolution is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiation 
B)  arbitration 
C)  mini-trial 
D)  mediation 
A)  negotiation 
B)  arbitration 
C)  mini-trial 
D)  mediation

Question 14

After the defendant's attorney has finished calling witnesses, the plaintiff's attorney can call witnesses and put forth evidence to disprove the defendant's case. This is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rebuttal 
B)  rejoinder 
C)  closing argument 
D)  deliberation 
A)  rebuttal 
B)  rejoinder 
C)  closing argument 
D)  deliberation

Question 15

When a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant, it is known as consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In which of the following methods of alternative dispute resolution must parties to a case employ a neutral third party to settle their dispute?

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiation 
B)  mini-trial 
C)  e-court 
D)  fact-finding 
A)  negotiation 
B)  mini-trial 
C)  e-court 
D)  fact-finding

Question 17

The act of people interested in the lawsuit joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is called arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A pretrial motion is made to try and dispose of all or part of a lawsuit prior to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In deciding the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the judge also considers facts outside the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Only the ________ can appeal in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Only the ________ can appeal in a...

Exam 4: Judicial, Alternative, and E-Dispute Resolution

The ________ is the party who files a complaint.

In a case of personal injury due to an accident, the statute of limitations begins to "run" at the time the accident occurs.

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

Once a default judgment is established, the plaintiff only has to prove damages.

A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a ________ against the plaintiff.

Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.

Voir dire is the process whereby the jurors ask prospective judges questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

Why are pretrial hearings necessary, especially if both parties have pursued the lawsuit with full knowledge?

Which of the following statements is true of the plaintiff's case?

After the defendant's attorney has finished calling witnesses, the plaintiff's attorney can call witnesses and put forth evidence to disprove the defendant's case. This is called a ________.

When a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant, it is known as consolidation.

In which of the following methods of alternative dispute resolution must parties to a case employ a neutral third party to settle their dispute?

The act of people interested in the lawsuit joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is called arbitration.

A pretrial motion is made to try and dispose of all or part of a lawsuit prior to trial.

In deciding the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the judge also considers facts outside the pleadings.

Only the ________ can appeal in a criminal case.

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